Professor Position for a Chair in Pharmacomicrobiomics (Pharmacy, Computer Science)

General Information About the Faculty/Department
Located in a privileged living environment at the heart of Québec City, Université Laval is a large comprehensive university recognized for its culture of excellence in teaching and research.

About the Faculty of Pharmacy
Focused on the needs of individuals and society, the Faculty of Pharmacy acts as a catalyst for innovation and is internationally recognized for the excellence of its teaching and the impact of its scientific discoveries. Through its flagship programs—Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), Master’s in Advanced Pharmacotherapy, and Master’s and Ph.D. programs in Pharmaceutical Sciences—the Faculty of Pharmacy is committed to training leaders in the optimal use of medications and to generating major discoveries through large-scale research conducted in an interdisciplinary spirit.

About the Department of Computer Science
The Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering offers educational programs at all university levels in the fields of computer science and software engineering, including cutting-edge courses in artificial intelligence and big data processing. It places strong value on interdisciplinary research and maintains close collaborations with the IID (Institute for Intelligence and Data) as well as with the CRDM (Center for Big Data Research), which it founded. Departmental researchers stand out for the excellence of their work and for establishing national and international partnerships. The departmental environment is characterized by a high level of collegiality, where mutual support and collaboration are essential values.

1. Position Description
The Faculty of Pharmacy and the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering at Université Laval invite applications for the position of Director of the interdisciplinary chair entitled:

“Interdisciplinary Research Chair in Pharmacometagenomics: Integrating Artificial Intelligence, Analytical Chemistry, and Nutrition for Personalized Pharmacotherapy Targeting the Gut Microbiome.”

The successful candidate must demonstrate a level of research excellence that enables access to a research chair and will assume the following responsibilities:

• Teach at all academic levels in both faculties
• Supervise students at all academic levels in both faculties
• Conduct research activities enabling access to external funding programs
• Participate in other departmental and university activities within both units

Demonstrate the ability to establish international research collaborations

Selection Criteria

• Hold a doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in a discipline relevant to the research area targeted by this position (nutrition, computer science, biology, pharmaceutical sciences, etc.).
• Possess advanced training and/or expertise in the fields required to lead the interdisciplinary chair: nutrition, artificial intelligence, omics sciences, clinical research, pharmaceutical sciences, analytical chemistry, and interdisciplinary research approaches.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct university-level research (e.g., obtaining scholarships and/or research grants, recent peer-reviewed scientific publications, etc.).
• Potential to independently develop the chair’s research program.
• Ability to bring together partners around the chair’s research agenda.
• Demonstrated teaching abilities or potential at all three university cycles, supervision of graduate students, and a commitment to pedagogical innovation.
• Demonstrated potential or commitment to community service.
• Ability to communicate and integrate into the institution’s Francophone environment within a reasonable timeframe.

Alignment of professional potential with the key competencies required for the professorial role:

• Analytical skills,
• synthesis ability, and judgment
• Creativity and innovation
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills and openness
• Ability to work in teams and with partners
• Autonomy and sense of responsibility
• Strong sense of ethics and duty

Student supervision

Assets

• In-depth knowledge of the health research funding landscape in Québec and Canada
• Strong understanding of Université Laval’s specific operational environment
• Potential to establish international collaborations
• Established international visibility

  2. Terms of Employment and Compensation
  Salary in accordance with the current collective agreement.

Additional Information
The review of applications will begin on May 7, 2026, and continue until May 15, 2026.

Application deadline: May 7, 2026
Expected start date: Between September 1, 2026, and December 31, 2026

Interested candidates must submit, by email to decanat@pha.ulaval.ca and Secretaire.Direction@ift.ulaval.ca, a .zip file containing the following documents (in PDF format):

• A detailed curriculum vitae
• A research activity proposal of no more than two pages, excluding references
• One to three publications representative of the candidate’s research contributions
• A description of a course in the candidate’s area of expertise
• Three letters of recommendation must be sent directly by the referees via email to decanat@pha.ulaval.ca and Secretaire.Direction@ift.ulaval.ca.

Valuing equity, diversity, and excellence, Université Laval is firmly committed to providing all staff with a work and living environment rooted in an inclusive culture. Diversity is considered a source of richness, and qualified candidates of all backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, as well as persons with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

Université Laval also adheres to an employment equity program for women, members of visible or ethnic minorities, Indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities. Please note that selection tools can be adapted, in complete confidentiality, to accommodate the needs of candidates with disabilities. If accommodations are required, candidates may contact decanat@pha.ulaval.ca and Secretaire.Direction@ift.ulaval.ca.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to qualified candidates who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

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